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Designer Modern Walnut and Greek Key Upholstered Side or Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish contemporary designer side or desk chair with a nod to the klismos design having superb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Modern Designer Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A very good pair of vintage designer lounge chairs. Very well crafted. Designer and manufacturer is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane
Designer Modern Mongolian Fur Dining Chairs, 4 Available
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Modern Mongolian Fur and chrome dining or lounge chairs. We have a total of 10 available and we're
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Colorful Mid-Century Modern Designer Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A quirky pair of club chairs that are sure to pop in any space with their playful color and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Designer Linen
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Designer linen. Timeless mid-century modern design with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern side chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed in beech wood and leatherette
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Designer Cool Modern Artflex Botolo Upholstered Side Chair
By Cini Boeri
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic mid century modern Italian side chair by Cini Boeri for Artflex having three chunky black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Espresso by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Walnut Boomerang Chair by Stamford Modern - a sleek and sophisticated addition to any living space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Danish Modern Dining Chairs with Designers Stamp
Located in Seattle, WA
Danish Modern Dining Chairs with Designers Stamp
Chairs Priced as - is. Reupholstery may be
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Desk Chair in Teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, International Designers Group
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, side/desk chair in teak by Kurt Østervig for International Designers, crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Walnut Boomerang Chair by Stamford Modern - a sleek and sophisticated addition to any living space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Walnut Boomerang Chair by Stamford Modern - a sleek and sophisticated addition to any living space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Walnut Boomerang Chair by Stamford Modern - a sleek and sophisticated addition to any living space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 'Topos' Chairs by Gruppo DAM for Busnelli, 1970s
By Gruppo DAM (Designer Associati Milano)
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 'Topos' Chairs by Gruppo DAM for Busnelli, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Designer Lounge Chairs With Kelly Wearstler Velvet - Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
We gave this charming pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs a stylish refresh using the Sereno
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in
Modern Designer Studio Crafted Rocking Chair Rocker Mid-Century Style
Located in Wayne, NJ
Studio crafted rocking chair rocker. At the front the seat height is 19 1/4". At it's lowest point
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid-Century Modern French Designer Wingback, Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern French Designer Wingback, Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s
Other French
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 41.5 in W 31 in D 32 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Slipper/Lounge Chairs, American Designer, Tufted, Suede
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Slipper/Lounge Chairs, American Designer, Tufted, Suede. Each mid century
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Modern High Back Lounge Chairs with Designer Cream Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern high back lounge chairs with designer cream velvet. Art deco inspired frames, made
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Organic Moder Mid Century Modern Vintage Chair Harold Cohen Davis Pratt 1953 USA
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair from black lacquered tubular steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 16.34 in D 22.05 in
Italian Designer, Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Leather Chairs, Designer Sedus
Located in Asheville, NC
1960s style side office chairs with tubular chrome legs, molded plastic shell with sectioned and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Signed Donghia Modern Designer Side Chairs by John Hutton
By John Hutton
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of vintage signed Donghia Modern Designer side chairs by John Hutton. Each features snake
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Pierre Guariche Designer French Chair with Guild Fabric
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
The very particular chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Designer Mid-Century "Nautilus" Style Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern corkscrew lounge chairs with swivel action.
(Please confirm item location
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Saint-Germain Lounge Chair by Italian Designer Gio Pagani - Set of 2
By Gio Pagani
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two Modern Italaian Saint-Germain armchairs from 2011 by Designer Gio Pagani. We
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian Designer, Small Chair, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker and metal chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Grey Designer Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom modern dining chairs in grey designer velvet. Part of the hand crafted custom
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 10 Modern Walnut Dining Chairs in Turquoise Designer Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom monica dining chairs in designer velvet. Unique sleek modern shaped dining chair
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Lounge Chair
Located in Paris, FR
by the New Nordic design in a culmination of comfort and timelessness.
This designers lounge chair is
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Wool
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
The minimal and elegant design of the Mayet Office Chair gives it a unique style in the world of
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Designer Chairs
By Maarten van Severen
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Eight Designer Chairs, stackable. Beautiful design , most likely made of ash.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Unusual Brass Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual brass adjustable designer chair.
A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Coral Pink Resin Rick Chair by French Designer Joris Poggioli
By Joris Poggioli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The coral-pink cast-resin Rick chair, by Paris-based interior and furniture designer Joris Poggioli
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Chair, Aluminum, Midcentury by the Designer R Josten Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique type of chair. Cast aluminum and steel rods make up the puzzle. Only needs a simple wood
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 10 Custom Modern White Lacquered Dining Chairs in Designer Fabric
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom modern white lacquered dining chairs in designer fabric. The Carrocel Opus chair
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
16.75” seat height
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Car Designer Pininfarina for Reflex Angelo Occasional Chairs
By pinin farina, Reflex
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £1980 occasional chairs designed by
Category
20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood and solid wood lounge chairs or slipper chairs, designed and produced in Italy, c
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Italian Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat height 17.75”.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid oak and beige shearling lounge chairs designed and produced in France, 1950s.
17.5
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Westnofa Set of Four Norwegian Designer 80s Modern Dining or Game Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
" designer fabric. The chairs are signed and were made by the Norwegian company Westnofa.
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine side chair designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Seat height 17.75”.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Scalloped Edge Lounge Chair in Designer Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique scalloped edge lounge chair with wooden legs and brass caps. We have reupholstered in a very
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
16.75” seat height
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
16.75” seat
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood side chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
16” seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood side chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
16” seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
17” seat height
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Oak, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated and carved oak side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1980s.
17” seat height
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Side Chair, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
15” seat height
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chair Liv by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin, made in Sweden
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, ST
In 1994 the Swedish interior architect and designer Jonas Bohlin was rowing from Stockholm to Paris
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary "Ella" Chair in Wood by Brazilian Designer Henrique Canella
By Henrique Canella
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This sculptural chair designed by Brazilian designer Henrique Canella consists of a structure in
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 24.02 in
Swedish Designer, Side Chair, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Chrome Designer Dining Chairs MINT!
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Chrome Designer Dining Chairs MINT!
New Upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 36 in W 17 in D 13 in
Yves Dining Chair Fabric Wooden Feet Designer Sergio Prieto Dovain Studio
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Yves chair is a piece created by the prestigious Spanish designer Sergio Prieto for Dovain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair Fabric Wooden Feet Designer Sergio Prieto Dovain Studi
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Yves chair is a piece created by the prestigious Spanish designer Sergio Prieto for Dovain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35 in W 20 in D 21 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern chair designer you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A modern chair designer — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are 175 variations of the antique or vintage modern chair designer you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern chair designer, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern chair designer made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Kein Designer, Norell Möbel AB and Arne Norell each produced at least one beautiful modern chair designer that is worth considering.
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A modern chair designer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,881, while the lowest priced sells for $216 and the highest can go for as much as $34,000.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Modern Chair Designer
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC1 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who designed LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
- Who designed the LCW chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed airport chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
- Who designed the MR chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the coconut chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed Paimio Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the Transat chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Papa Bear chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 for Danish company AP Stolen. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic vintage and contemporary Hans Wegner Papa Bear chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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